Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
panaché manioc
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Diabelski laska
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Virgam diaboli
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Variegated Cassava and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Variegated Cassava and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.